On October 8, 2007 I visited this estate. It was hosting a Designer Show House. It is part of the Muttontown Preserve of the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Museums. The house itself is an interesting blend of French and Chinese styles. It was built in 1924 by the firm of Delano & Aldrich for Mr & Mrs Benjamin Moore.
Chelsea - Front Entrance
Chelsea - Courtyard view
A Wing Of Chelsea
Notice the moat in the above picture. It is lined with cobble stones taken from the streets of NYC’s Chelsea section – which is how the mansion got its name. It is said that the Moore children regularly played in the moats.
Chelsea Moat
In the foreground of the above picture you can just make out the cobblestones.
Center Court Patio
The patio, shown above, is also said to be lined with stones taken from the streets of NYC’s Chelsea section. Apparently the Moores’ first home was located in Chelsea.
Moat and Garden Gate
The circular garden gate is asian in style. The service wing of the house is on the other side of it.
Service Wing
Garden Gate
The above photo is taken looking through the garden gate towards the court yard and moat.
Serpentine Garden Wall next to pond
Another architectural gem in the garden is this serpentine wall.
Abandoned Garden Fountain
There are some over grown formal gardens. While exploring them I literally stumbled into this large abandoned fountain. It must have been something special when it was functioning.
Fountain Detail
The fountain was lined every few feet with these carvings.
Driveway to stables / garage
It had been several years since my last visit. I forgot how long the entrance driveway was. This is just a small part of it.
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